The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-12

~dered me to the south, but l regard the home
where lean enjoy your society as the best
meath resort for me. l want you TO examine
Thoroughly the binding OF my ife-book- and tell
me frankly If it it is worth repair. My troubles
are over-wrought nerves and slight disease OF
the heart. 1 long for other air, for different
way OF life. for a rosy, quiet, rural existence
Perhaps On my travels may PICK up German
wife But more entertainments OF the heart
for me thai is over. have ceased flirting and
have burned my ships behind me. Although
under forty, have done with lifes illusions.
You know enough OF my diplomatic career
. in ST.. Petersburg, which 1 now leave without
having won ans great reputation, to be aware
that my greatest need at present is clever
practical housewife. But l want NJ young
sentimental girl; my ideal is a woman of ma
ture years, capable OF grasping the domestic
reins and taking care of me. After providing
handsomely for my younger brother am rich
enough TO purchase an estate wherever it suits
me, to employ an efficient steward, and live for
my old enthusiasms-music and painting. 1
shall be costantlycbusF in a dilletante sort OF
way. We Russians are not like you Germans
reared for serious work-and my wife viii lead
a comfortable life. If she is not musical. so
grade than ], my music would bore her; il in a
lower,s she would bore gne. Who knows but in
your little tOwn may meet the one seek?
Il expect also TO regain my health with you
When only rising physician you cured my
father, and your skill must be far greater now.
Write me at ono, letting me know il you
are at home and can receive me. Direct to
the Russian Embassy Berlin
When Arnlm appeared at supper he
looked so excited that DeSiree asked
what could have happened.
He announced the coming visitor,
and Marianne exclaimed: Heaven be
praised, the young vegetables are up!
Who is it?'' She added. ''Some Old
Kasan professor"
mo, Il younger friend have already
mentioned to you," replied the doctor.
-"Hilmar Ussikow. His mother was
from PruSsian province on the Baltic,
and he is half German"
Must our lessons be interrupted"
asked Desiree, sadly.
Certainly not. Hilmar will he one
of our own family and will not disturb
our arrangements in the slightest de-
gree"
"But he will drink tea out of glasses
which Ivan will break by the dozen,"
said Marianne. 81 hear that these Rus |
slams must always have a glass of tea
in their rooms. Ivan will be SO set up |
in serving real countryman, that we
shall not know what to do with him. |
Has Baron UsSikOw-of course he is a |
Baron-any peculiar habits in regard |
to eating and drinking? Will he smoke |
in all the rooms? | cansnOt allow this.
Before q week the fresh curtains will
be saturated. In his own room he may
do whatke likes"
Dear cousin, you will doubtless
find him very agreeable. rs all other
women have He is = man of birth
and culture, and such men in all lands
are distinguished by good manners.
He can not endure the Russian climate;
he will settle down in Germany. In
any event he W i'll remain with us some
weeks, and We may expect him in a
few days"
An hour later Arnim dispatched
letter toEBerlin, which contained these
words:
Come as soon and remain ss long as you
will Thanks to my cousin Marianne you will
|
who possesses such practical, domestic man
ager may esteem himself happy. I need not
assure you Of my delight in the prospect of see
ing you once more. The longer you remain the
better. Wa-h ioyI salute you and await you.
'ARNIM.
p. S.-You viii find here little maiden-a
French girl who speaks German like q native.
She Is the daughter OF friend of my youth. |
She viii not disturb you. She takes lessons of
me-"
Strange, 'bewildered. feverish dreams ,
this night haunted the Russian doctor. |
Marianne appeared to him in bridal ]
wreath snd1van, leaning on the arm of
4 slender man with Hilman's interest ,
ing features, while Papillon fitted ,
about smiling and happy. She chung ]
TO him and whispered: Now, shall ]
stay with you alwaysr'
"A letter from Berlinr' said Arnim. I
The arbOr where Marianne was s
lying up vines. In her neat, fresh 9
ight-blue muslin gown. and white /
apron. dainty morning cap partially ]
her abundant blonde hair,
'he scanned to him almost pretty in 1